The Christian Monitor, Volume 3Munroe and Francis, 1807 - Christian life |
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Page 23
... called , but few are chosen ; ' and that many will miss of their salvation , who seem to have taken some pains to obtain it . As in these words , ' Strive to enter in at the strait gate ; for many , I say unto you , will seek to enter ...
... called , but few are chosen ; ' and that many will miss of their salvation , who seem to have taken some pains to obtain it . As in these words , ' Strive to enter in at the strait gate ; for many , I say unto you , will seek to enter ...
Page 70
... called to minister at the altar , nor preach the gospel ; but every soldier or tradesman is as much obliged to be devout , humble , holy , and heavenly mind- ed in all the parts of his common life , as a clergy- ́man is obliged to be ...
... called to minister at the altar , nor preach the gospel ; but every soldier or tradesman is as much obliged to be devout , humble , holy , and heavenly mind- ed in all the parts of his common life , as a clergy- ́man is obliged to be ...
Page 79
... called to such a con tinuance in prayer . But if a man consider what it is , which he leaves , when he retires to de- votion , he will find it no small happiness to be so often relieved from doing nothing , or nothing to the purpose ...
... called to such a con tinuance in prayer . But if a man consider what it is , which he leaves , when he retires to de- votion , he will find it no small happiness to be so often relieved from doing nothing , or nothing to the purpose ...
Page 101
... called to a more eminent observance of these holy rules of a devout life . They , who by the necessity of their state , and not through their own choice , have but little time to employ thus , must make the best use of the little they ...
... called to a more eminent observance of these holy rules of a devout life . They , who by the necessity of their state , and not through their own choice , have but little time to employ thus , must make the best use of the little they ...
Page 110
... love . You are here called to intercession , as the most proper exer- cise to raise and preserve that love . By intercession is meant a praying to God , and 110 Recommending universal love, as a subject of devotion 877.
... love . You are here called to intercession , as the most proper exer- cise to raise and preserve that love . By intercession is meant a praying to God , and 110 Recommending universal love, as a subject of devotion 877.
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